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Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP is a full-service law firm serving the Tampa Bay area since 1973. Offices in Tampa, St. Pete, and Clearwater.

We provide high-quality, efficient legal solutions for businesses, individuals, and government entities. It all starts with open, honest communication and a focus on helping clients accomplish their goals in an economically efficient manner without overstaffing or sacrificing the quality of their representation. Over the course of nearly four decades, our entrepreneurial culture has attracted the best and the brightest attorneys in the Bay Area and encouraged a camaraderie where everyone supports each other’s efforts. As a result, we’ve grown our offices in Clearwater and downtown Tampa, and have become the largest law firm in Pinellas County. We’ve also been privileged to work with a diverse and distinguished list of both individual and business clients that includes commercial lenders, local governments, national companies, real estate developers, medical professionals, accounting and engineering firms, religious institutions, and much more.

19/10/2026

When reviewing a commercial lease, most tenants focus on rental rates and term length. But according to Johnson Pope Partner Chris White, one of the most important provisions may be buried deeper in the agreement.

"Assignment and subleasing rights can become critical if your business grows, relocates, restructures, or is sold."

Before signing a commercial lease, businesses should carefully review:
✔ Assignment and subleasing provisions
✔ Operating expense obligations
✔ Default and remedy clauses
✔ Renewal and expansion rights

As a commercial real estate attorney, Chris regularly helps developers, investors, landlords, and tenants negotiate lease terms that support their long-term business goals.
👉 Learn more about Chris and his practice: https://www.jpfirm.com/people/christopher-a-white/

14/10/2026

"Just Google it" used to be the go-to answer for any question. Today, AI chat tools like ChatGPT are part of everyday life and work, and many people now turn to them for help with personal and legal matters.

Before you paste a legal question into ChatGPT, keep this in mind: Florida's current privilege rules may not protect attorney-client communications shared with public AI tools, which creates a real risk of waiving privilege. If you're in or expecting a dispute, talk to your counsel before you use AI on the facts.

12/10/2026

Selling your company may be one of the most important financial decisions you'll ever make. Before signing a Letter of Intent, there are critical tax considerations that can affect the value of your transaction.

Check out Attorney Grant Sittig's featured article in Tampa Bay Business and Wealth magazine, "5 Tax Questions for Every Founder Prior to Entering Into a Letter of Intent to Sell Their Company," where he shares practical insights every founder should consider before moving forward with a sale.

Read more on page 26: https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=60211e2b-d196-42b6-8fbf-f4561b74d25f

07/10/2026

Ever wonder who decides how loud is too loud in Florida?

The answer is mostly your city or county. Florida doesn't have comprehensive statewide noise standards, so every local government writes its own rules. And a lot of those rules use language that's surprisingly easy to challenge in court.

With more people living next to restaurants, nightclubs, and entertainment districts, this is coming up more and more. Our partner Mark Bentley, Esq., B.C.S., AICP, explains:

Why "plainly audible" means different things to different Florida courts.

How Tampa, Pinellas, and Hillsborough are rewriting their noise rules.

What a business can do if a new rule threatens an operation it built on past city approvals.

Why a federal lawsuit could shake up how noise is regulated.

If you're a developer, a business owner, or someone in local government, give it a read.

👉 https://www.jpfirm.com/news-resources/sound-or-unsound-policy-a-guide-to-florida-noise-ordinances-and-noise-regulation/

05/10/2026

That AI meeting assistant may be recording more than you think. In a recent New Jersey case, an AI tool emailed a meeting recording and transcript to a fired employee. It captured managers talking about her replacement after she had left the call, and she is now suing for gender discrimination.

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a reminder for employers: set policies on when AI note-takers are used, who gets the transcripts, and how long they're kept. Questions? Our Labor & Employment team can help.

Meet the team: https://www.jpfirm.com/practices/labor-employment/

30/09/2026

Today, Florida's minimum wage rises to $15/hour, the last of the voter-approved $1 annual increases. The cash wage for tipped employees goes to $11.98/hour. From here on, increases will follow inflation. Employers: now is the time to check payroll systems, pay rates for exempt vs. non-exempt staff, and your handbooks. Questions? Our Labor & Employment team can help. Meet the team: https://www.jpfirm.com/practices/labor-employment/

24/09/2026

We're excited to welcome Morgan Palermo and Zach Roher to Johnson Pope's Tampa office as associates in our Real Estate Practice Group.

We are also proud to congratulate both Morgan and Zach on recently passing the Florida Bar Exam, an important milestone as they begin their legal careers.

Their talent, dedication, and enthusiasm make them valuable additions to our team, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth and success.

Please join us in welcoming Morgan and Zach to the firm!

18/09/2026

🎉 Happy Work Anniversary to our September Celebrants 🎉

We're celebrating the attorneys marking September anniversaries with our firm and recognizing the dedication, talent, and passion they bring to our clients and colleagues every day.

Thank you for all you do and for being such an important part of our firm's continued success. We're proud to celebrate your milestones and look forward to what's ahead!

15/09/2026

Congratulations to Johnson Pope attorneys Mark Bentley and Chris Bonti on securing an important appellate victory in a complex Florida land use dispute. The Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed the trial court’s dismissal and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Read more about the dispute and the appellate court’s decision on our website: https://www.jpfirm.com/news-resources/fluedra-land-use-appeal-victory-florida-fifth-dca/

20/08/2026

We're honored to celebrate 61 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® 2027, including 4 Lawyers of the Year, 53 Best Lawyers honorees, and 4 Ones to Watch recipients.

The Lawyer of the Year award is especially prestigious, recognizing just one lawyer in each practice area and geographic region each year.

Congratulations to all of our honorees for this well-deserved recognition and their continued commitment to excellence in serving our clients and communities.

See the full list here: https://www.jpfirm.com/news-resources/johnson-pope-attorneys-recognized-best-lawyers-2027/

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